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Testimonials

[I valued] learning to be honest with myself, to become strong and learning to deal with issues rather than bury them away.

[The ISVA Navigator] was absolutely brilliant, really made me feel like I can contact her again without hesitation, she was really understanding

Non-judgemental, honest caring people who have been with us every step of the way.

[I valued] being able to open up to someone that's not connected with my family.

It was a way to express emotions in a safe environment.

[I have learned] that I can write about things other than depressing subjects, and there are people out there who will support and encourage you no matter how ‘damaged’ everyone else labels you, and you are not alone in what you’ve been through.

It was good to be surrounded by women who could relate to how I felt.

[In my counselling sessions] I didn't just talk about the "rape". I managed to get other issues out in the open.

[My ISVA] was so kind and supportive - I honestly couldn't speak more highly of her.

[It helped] having a supportive counsellor. Feeling listened to and believed.

[The group] allowed me to explore new techniques and subject matters, and has put me in touch with some amazing women. Just the feeling of support and non-judgement alone was awesome.

The lady I spoke with [when I self-referred to the ISVA service] was warm, welcoming, helpful and replied to my on-line message the same day if not the next day. My ISVA contacted me just 5 days after my initial call.

[I valued] somebody taking time to help me.

[The counselling was] a space to talk about my worries and insecurities surrounding abuse without it being difficult.

I feel as though I am much more in control of my emotions. I do not owe anything to my rapist, he is irrelevant and not worth any of my time.

[Counselling] has helped me feel a lot more confident in speaking about my problems. I feel more in control of my decisions and understand I can make them.

[The ISVA Navigator] was so helpful and lovely. She made me feel able to talk about how I was feeling and gave me all the possible options and services that are available to me.

[The counsellor] was never judgemental and always kind.

CRCC have taught me how to trust when I didn't know how. Have shown me self belief when all I could see was self hatred. Have helped me feel anger when all I could feel was emptyness. Have given me hope in a sea of despair. Have helped me grow from a lost, confused, helpless, victim with the feeling that suicide may be my only available escape, into the beginnings strong, self aware, survivor looking forward to a much brighter future. That has changed my world.

Absolutely can't fault [my ISVA]. She's been completely brilliant. If there was a stronger agree option, that is where I'd've ticked.

Being able to think more positively. Learned not to use negative/angry language where possible.

Thank you so much - I don’t know what I would have done without this support.

They are doing a great job offering support to rape victims in the community, make them open up about how they feel, it is great they are available to talk to, because they are something you do not want to discuss with family or friends. Just because we all think they will be judgemental.

I have had such amazing support; I can't thank you enough.

By learning how to contain past experiences, for example, by considering them as an outcome of parts of my character that I actually admire in myself ([My counsellor] helped me to realise this) I really feel that I have found more determination/hope to live my life. This is why I have ticked 'Agree' for the confidence box -- I have more faith in myself that I can do it. Although at the moment I still have days where I struggle to feel good about myself, I believe that this determination will help me through the next period of my life and slowly I hope the days where I hate myself will be fewer and fewer as I prove to myself what I can do.

There have been no intrusive questions. I don't have to mention details, which make me feel uncomfortable. Everyone is understanding and really friendly. I value that the support is free and in such a nice environment. Everyone believes you.

Thank you so much for all the help & support you've given me.

[Counselling] has helped me understand what happened in relation to my mental health and to find holistic coping mechanisms. It has also helped me figure out potential life purpose.